The nation's eyes will be glued to this game as Mark Sanchez & Co. try to avert disaster and earn a playoff nod.

The Jets are vying for the sixth and final seed in the AFC, but they absolutely must win in order to have a chance at securing that berth.

But what happens if the Dolphins emerge victorious in Sunday's game? Here's how the AFC playoff picture would be affected:

First and foremost, remember that the Cincinnati Bengals have a one-game lead on the sixth seed.

If they win, they are in, and Miami's game is rendered meaningless.

However, they have a daunting matchup with the Ravens coming up on Sunday.

Baltimore needs to win to ensure they get a first-round bye, so they probably won't be resting their starters. This is bad news for an overmatched Bengals team, and a Cincy loss opens the door for three other teams to grab that final playoff berth.